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AI - Visualization Specialist

Model Curriculum

AI – Visualization Specialist

SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION:

REF ID: NSQF LEVEL:

IT-ITeS FUTURE SKILLS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & BIG DATA ANALYTICS SSC/Q8103, V1.0 6


Complying to the National Occupational Standards of

Job Role / Qualification Pack: ‘AI – Visualization Specialist’ QP No. ‘SSC/Q8103 NSQF Level 6’

October 17th 2018

October 17th 2019


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Curriculum 01

2. Trainer Prerequisites 09

3. Assessment Criteria 10

AI - Visualization Specialist 1

AI – Visualization

Specialist

CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS

This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “AI – Visualization Specialist”, in the “IT- ITeS” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner

Program Name AI – Visualization Specialist

Qualification Pack Name and Reference ID.

SSC/Q8103, V1.0

Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date 17/10/2018

Pre-requisites to Training

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / Statistics /

Mathematics / Computer Science

Training Outcomes After completing this programme, participants will be able to:

• Explain the nature of work across the IT-ITeS sector, the various

sub sectors and their evolution.

• Elaborate the various occupations under the Future Skills sub sector and the impact of these on organizations and businesses.

• Discuss the growing importance of AI and Big Data Analytics and its impact on the society.

• Define basic statistical concepts used for analysis such as measures of central tendency like mean, median, or mode, or statistical anomalies like missing values, bias, or outliers.

• Assess the most appropriate way to report data by identifying the right audience, creating a narrative and selecting suitable visualizations.

• Communicate business outcomes through the desired visualization formats ensuring no bias in the analysis

• Effectively use tools such as statistical Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), or software packages, libraries and frameworks for importing and preprocessing data.

• Plan their schedules and timelines based on the nature of work.

• Demonstrate how to communicate and work effectively with colleagues.

• Use different approaches to effectively manage and share data and information.

• Design a structured plan for self-learning and development.


• Develop strong relationships at the workplace through effective communication and conflict management.

• Interpret client requirements clearly and deliver them to improve client satisfaction.

• Apply the principles of persuasive communication for negotiations and discussions.


This course encompasses 8 out of 8 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “AI – Visualization

Specialist” Qualification Pack issued by “IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council”.

Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required

1 IT-ITeS Sector – An Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 06:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 03:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module

• Explain the relevance of the

IT-ITeS sector

• State the various sub-

sectors in the IT-ITeS

sector

• Detail the nature of work

performed across the sub-

sectors

• Identify and list

organizations in the sector

• Discuss the evolution of the

sub sectors and the way

forward

• Explain the disruptions

happening across the IT-

ITeS sector

• Whiteboard and Markers

• LCD Projector and Laptop for

presentations

• Lab equipped with the following: -

• PCs/Laptops

• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2

Mbps Dedicated)

• Chart paper and sketch pens

2 Future Skills – An Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 01:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 01:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module

• Define the general overview

of the Future Skills sub-

sector

• Describe the profile of the

Future Skills sub-sector

• Explain the various

occupations under this sub-

sector

• List key trends across the

occupations in this sub-

sector

• List various roles in the

Future Skills sub-sector



presentations

• Lab equipped with the following:

• PCs/Laptops


Mbps Dedicated)


3 Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Analytics – An Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 04:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 02:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module

• Explain the relevance of AI

& Big Data Analytics for the

society

• Explain a general overview

of AI & Big Data Analytics

and the various roles under

this occupation

• Define a career map for

roles in AI & Big Data

Analytics

• Explain the role of a

Visualization Specialist and

his/her key responsibilities

• List the range of skills and

behavior, expected from a

Visualization Specialist

• State the growth

opportunities for a

Visualization Specialist



presentations


• PCs/Laptops


Mbps Dedicated)

4 Basic Statistical Concepts Theory Duration (hh:mm) 08:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 12:00

Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module

• Apply basics of descriptive

statistics including

measures of central

tendency such as mean,

median and mode

• Apply different correlation

techniques such as

Pearson’s Correlation

Coefficient, Methods of

Least Squares etc.

• Use scatterplots and other

graphical techniques to

identify correlation between

variables

• Apply different techniques

for regression analysis

including linear, logistic,

ridge, lasso, etc.

• Distinguish between

different probability

distributions such as

Normal, Poisson,

Exponential, Bernoulli, etc.

• Use hypothesis testing to

draw inferences and

measure statistical

significance



presentations


• PCs/Laptops


Mbps Dedicated)


5 Statistical Tools and Usage Theory Duration (hh:mm) 08:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 12:00

Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module

• Distinguish between the

different type of statistical

tools and software

packages

• Discover the basics of

using statistical software

packages and IDEs such as

RStudio, Jupyter

Notebooks

• Apply basic functions and

libraries present in

statistical software

packages and IDEs

• Make use of statistical

packages, frameworks and

libraries such as NumPy

and Pandas in developing

applications



presentations


• PCs/Laptops


Mbps Dedicated)

• Latest versions of statistical

software packages and IDEs

6 Creating Visualizations Theory Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 35:00 Corresponding

NOS Code SSC/N8108

• Explain how the results of

an analysis can contribute

to meeting business

outcomes

• Categorize the different

business outcomes that can

be met from the results of a

data analysis

• Identify the right target

audience to report the

results of a data analysis

• Identify the right delivery

mode and format to report

the results of a data

analysis

• Comprehend how content

might change based on the

target audience

• Summarize the results of a

data analysis into a clear

narrative

• Identify the different

visualizations that can be

used to support the

reporting of analysis results

• Distinguish between the

pros and cons of using a

specific visualization to


• LCD projector and laptop for

presentations


• PCs/Laptops


Mbps Dedicated)


represent certain types of

data

• Select the right tool to

create the visualizations

• Comprehend the

importance of version

control and uploading the

report in a knowledge base

7 Manage Your Work to Meet Requirements Theory Duration (hh:mm) 12:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 38:00 Corresponding

NOS Code SSC/N9001

• Define scope of work and

working within limits of

authority

• Summarize the details of

the work and work

environment

• Recognize the importance

of maintaining confidentiality



presentations

8 Work Effectively with Colleagues Theory Duration (hh:mm) 12:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 38:00 Corresponding

NOS Code SSC/N9002

• Use different methods and

mechanisms for effective

communication


of working effectively



presentations

• Provision to write emails and send

in the lab

• Lab with provision for internet,

email, word processor and

presentation software

• Chart paper, markers, picture

magazines and old newspapers


9 Provide Data / Information in Standard Formats Theory Duration (hh:mm) 12:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 38:00 Corresponding

NOS Code SSC/N9004

• Apply the concepts behind

information and knowledge

management

• Describe how data /

information can be managed

effectively

• Apply skills required to

manage data and

information effectively



presentations

• Provision for online research in the

lab

10 Develop Knowledge, Skills and Competence Theory Duration (hh:mm) 06:00

Practical Duration (hh:mm) 19:00

Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N9005


of self-development

• Identify knowledge and skills

required for the job

• Identify avenues for self-

development

• Create plans for self-

development



presentations

• Provision for online access to all

students in the lab

11 Build and Maintain Relationships at the Workplace Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Corresponding

NOS Code SSC/N9006


of open and effective

communication

• Apply different approaches

for conflict management

• Apply different approaches

to boost recognition and

motivation



presentations







12 Build and Maintain Client Satisfaction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Corresponding

NOS Code SSC/N9007

• List different client

requirements and use

different approaches to

gather them

• Demonstrate how to

incorporate client feedback

to improve quality of service



presentations






13 Persuasive Communication Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Corresponding

NOS Code SSC/N9010

• Identify different

requirements and how to

adapt to each distinct

requirement

• Demonstrate how to use

evidences to support

arguments



presentations






Total Duration:

Theory Duration

114:00 Practical Duration

243:00

Unique Equipment Required


• LCD Projector and Laptop for presentations

• Lab equipped with the following: -

• PCs/Laptops

• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps Dedicated)

• Chart paper and sketch pens

• Latest version of statistical software packages and IDEs

• Chart paper, markers, picture magazines and old newspapers

Popular Software Tools

BI Software: IBM Cognos Impromptu, Oracle Business Intelligence

Enterprise Edition

Visualization tools: QlikView, Tableau, Power BI

Grand Total Course Duration: 357 Hours, 0 Minutes

(This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by SSC: IT- ITeS Sector Skills Council NASSCOM)


Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “AI – Visualization Specialist” mapped to Qualification Pack: “SSC/Q8103, V1.0”

Sr. No. Area Details

1 Description To deliver accredited training service, mapping to the curriculum detailed above, in accordance with the Qualification Pack SSC/Q8103, V1.0

2 Personal Attributes

This job may require the individual to work independently and take decisions for his/her own area of work. The individual should have a high level of analytical thinking ability, passion for artificial intelligence and big data analytics, and attention for detail, should be ethical, compliance and result oriented, should also be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills, along with willingness to undertake desk-based job with long working hours.

3 Minimum Educational Qualifications

Graduate in any discipline preferably Science/Computer Science/Electronics and Engineering /Information Technology

4a Domain Certification

Certified for Job Role: “AI – Visualization Specialist” mapped to QP: “SSC/Q8103, V1.0”. Minimum accepted score is 80%

4b Platform Certification

Recommended that the trainer is certified for the Job role “Trainer” mapped to the Qualification Pack “MEP/Q0102”. Minimum accepted score is 80% aggregate

5 Experience 2+ years of work experience/internship in Visualization or other related roles


Criteria For Assessment Of Trainees

Job Role AI – Visualization Specialist

Qualification Pack SSC/Q8103, V1.0

Sector Skill Council IT-ITeS

Guidelines for Assessment

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.

2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC.

3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected elective/option NOS/set of NOS.

4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below).

5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criterion.

6. To pass a QP, a trainee should score an average of 70% across generic NOS’ and a minimum of 70% for each technical NOS

7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.


Compulsory NOS

Total Marks: 800 Marks Allocation

Assessment

outcomes

Assessment Criteria for

outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory

Skills

Practical

1. SSC/N8108

Define business

outcomes and

create

visualizations

PC1. identify the objective

of the analysis

100

15 5 10

PC2. establish the

purpose, scope, and

target audience to report

the business outcomes

15 5 10

PC3. define the delivery

mode and format (such as

excel sheets, reports,

APIs) to report the

business outcomes

15 5 10

PC4. summarize the

defined business

outcomes into a narrative

10 2 8

PC5. select suitable

visualizations to represent

the defined business

outcomes

10 3 7

PC6. represent outcomes

through visualizations

using standard templates

and agreed language

standards

25 10 15

PC7. validate

visualizations with

appropriate people

5 0 5

PC8. publish

visualizations for

consumption across all

agreed formats

5 0 5

Total 100 30 70

2. SSC/N9001

Manage your

work to meet

requirements

PC1. establish and agree

your work requirements

with appropriate people 100

6.25 0 6.25

PC2. keep your

immediate work area

clean and tidy

12.5 6.25 6.25


Compulsory NOS


Assessment

outcomes



Skills

Practical

PC3. utilize your time

effectively 12.5 6.25 6.25

PC4. use resources

correctly and efficiently 18.75 6.25 12.5

PC5. treat confidential

information correctly 6.25 0 6.25

PC6. work in line with

your organization’s

policies and procedures

12.5 0 12.5

PC7. work within the

limits of your job role 6.25 0 6.25

PC8. obtain guidance

from appropriate people,

where necessary

6.25 0 6.25

PC9. ensure your work

meets the agreed

requirements

18.75 6.25 12.5

Total 100 25 75

3. SSC/N9002

Work effectively

with colleagues

PC1. communicate with

colleagues clearly,

concisely and accurately

100

20 0 20

PC2. work with

colleagues to integrate

your work effectively with

them

10 0 10

PC3. pass on essential

information to colleagues

in line with organizational

requirements

10 10 0

PC4. work in ways that

show respect for

colleagues

20 0 20

PC5. carry out

commitments you have

made to colleagues

10 0 10

PC6. let colleagues know

in good time if you cannot 10 10 0


Compulsory NOS


Assessment

outcomes



Skills

Practical

carry out your

commitments, explaining

the reasons

PC7. identify any

problems you have

working with colleagues

and take the initiative to

solve these problems

10 0 10

PC8. follow the

organization’s policies

and procedures for

working with colleagues

10 0 10

Total 100 20 80

4. SSC/N9004

Provide

data/information

in standard

formats

PC1. establish and agree

with appropriate people

the data/information you

need to provide, the

formats in which you need

to provide it, and when

you need to provide it

100

12.5 12.5 0

PC2. obtain the

data/information from

reliable sources

12.5 0 12.5

PC3. check that the

data/information is

accurate, complete and

up-to-date

12.5 6.25 6.25

PC4. obtain advice or

guidance from

appropriate people where

there are problems with

the data/information

6.25 0 6.25

PC5. carry out rule-based

analysis of the

data/information, if

required

25 0 25

PC6. insert the

data/information into the

agreed formats

12.5 0 12.5


Compulsory NOS


Assessment

outcomes



Skills

Practical

PC7. check the accuracy

of your work, involving

colleagues where

required

6.25 0 6.25

PC8. report any

unresolved anomalies in

the data/information to

appropriate people

6.25 6.25 0

PC9. provide complete,

accurate and up-to-date

data/information to the

appropriate people in the

required formats on time

6.25 0 6.25

Total 100 25 75

5. SSC/N9005

Develop your

knowledge,

skills and

competence

PC1. obtain advice and

guidance from

appropriate people to

develop your knowledge,

skills and competence

100

10 0 10

PC2. identify accurately

the knowledge and skills

you need for your job role

10 0 10

PC3. identify accurately

your current level of

knowledge, skills and

competence and any

learning and development

needs

20 10 10

PC4. agree with

appropriate people a plan

of learning and

development activities to

address your learning

needs

10 0 10

PC5. undertake learning

and development

activities in line with your

plan

20 10 10

PC6. apply your new

knowledge and skills in 10 0 10


Compulsory NOS


Assessment

outcomes



Skills

Practical

the workplace, under

supervision

PC7. obtain feedback

from appropriate people

on your knowledge and

skills and how effectively

you apply them

10 0 10

PC8. review your

knowledge, skills and

competence regularly and

take appropriate action

10 0 10

Total 100 20 80

6. SSC/N9006

Build and

maintain

relationships at

the workplace

PC1. build rapport with

appropriate people at the

workplace

100

10 3 7

PC2. develop new

professional relationships 10 3 7

PC3. build alliances to

establish mutually

beneficial working

arrangements

10 3 7

PC4. foster an

environment where others

feel respected

10 4 6

PC5. identify and engage

a diverse range of

influential contacts

10 4 6

PC6. obtain guidance

from appropriate people,

wherever necessary

10 3 7

PC7. attentively listen to

ideas and give

constructive feedback

10 3 7

PC8. promptly resolve

conflicts between self or

others

10 2 8


Compulsory NOS


Assessment

outcomes



Skills

Practical

PC9. work with

colleagues to deliver

shared goals

10 2 8

PC10. recognize the

contributions made by

your colleagues

10 3 7

Total 100 30 70

7. SSC/N9007

Build and

maintain client

satisfaction

PC1. gather client context

and requirements

100

15 5 10

PC2. respond to client

requests in a timely and

accurate manner

25 10 15

PC3. continuously

improve personal service

based on client feedback

20 5 15

PC4. plan deliverables

based on client needs 15 0 15

PC5. manage fluctuating

client priorities and

expectations

25 10 15

Total 100 30 70

8. SSC/N9010

Convince others

to take

appropriate

action in

different

situations

PC1. gather needs of

concerned people

100

10 0 10

PC2. adapt arguments to

consider diverse needs 15 0 15

PC3. use small wins as

milestones to gain

support for ideas

25 10 15

PC4. persuade with the

help of concrete

examples or evidences

25 10 15

PC5. take structured

actions to reach

consensus on the course

of action

25 10 15

Total 100 30 70

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